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A Bite of Death

by Susan Conant

Dog Lover's Mystery

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

When therapist Elaine Walsh suddenly dies, Holly Winter adopts her unruly malamute, Kimi, hoping to give her a better life. As mysterious events unfold, including a patient's suicide, Holly believes Kimi holds clues that could solve the puzzling deaths. Together, they race through Cambridge uncovering secrets and chasing justice for those who can't speak for themselves.

Representation & Themes

MysteryFriendshipFamilyAdventure

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Emotional: Loss & Grief Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Physical/Safety: Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
0425145425
Pages
179
Publisher
Berkley
Published
February 1, 1994
Type
Fiction
Word Count
62,161

Genres

Cambridge (Mass.)

Subjects

DogsFictionWinter, holly (fictitious character), fictionFiction, mystery & detective, women sleuthsCambridge (mass.), fictionMassachusetts, fictionWomen journalists, fictionDog owners, fiction

Places

Cambridge (Mass.)MassachusettsCambridge